Maintenance Technician

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Cornerstone Housing Partners currently manages and maintains 160 buildings and 4 mobile home parks in Bennington and Rutland County.

• The Maintenance Tech has general homeowner‑level maintenance skills and will handle general maintenance in occupied apartments at residents’ requests and in vacant apartments to return them to move‑in condition for future residents.
• This position requires maintaining maintenance and repair records of activities using computerized work order and time management systems.
• This position requires availability for after‑hour emergency response on a rotating schedule for several days/night at a time, including weekends and holidays.
• Use of own tools, a valid driver’s license, and a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement is required. The vehicle must have current inspection and up‑to‑date insurance.
• Primarily focuses on properties located in the Brandon, VT area.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs at Cornerstone Housing Partners‑managed buildings and sites, including carpentry, minor plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, painting, hardware and cleaning.
• Perform water system monitoring/maintenance activities such as sample collections, water testing, maintenance of chemical injection systems, and water softening equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve for repairs and system malfunctions.
• Assist Regional Property Manager with site‑related visits such as inspections.
• Use computerized work order system to document and track progress and work completed; work within budget to cover repair and maintenance expenses.
• Carry pager and/or cell‑phone to facilitate communication during the day and address emergencies after hours on a rotating schedule.
• Complete other responsibilities as appropriate and assigned by the Regional Property Manager.

This Property Maintenance Specialist position is full‑time, hourly, and includes health insurance, vacation, sick, personal and holidays. The position has Non‑Exempt status and requires routine after‑hours availability. An individual in this position is hired and supervised by the Regional Property Manager.

• Self‑Starter
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  Must work independently in an environment of significant responsibility, autonomy, and competing priorities. Must define tasks and priorities efficiently and maintain high standards of organization and attention to detail.
• Pride in Work/Personal Accountability
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  Self‑motivated to accomplish high quality, timely work with high standards of craftsmanship and professionalism. Receptive to measurement and accountability to benchmarks.
• Communicator
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  Effective verbal communication; comfortable interacting with a broad array of parties whose interests sometimes differ and conflict. Sensitivity to audience, clarity, brevity, and ability to articulate needs are necessary.

• Mechanical Skills
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  Experience with construction essential; property maintenance experience desirable. Good problem‑solving and diagnostic skills are necessary. Must be able to lift 80 pounds and climb stairs to the 6th floor.
• Technical Skills
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  Basic computer skills to use appropriate technology to monitor and document field work and record time. Comfortable with office equipment (copy, fax, computer, etc.).

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.
• On‑the‑job experience with construction and/or property maintenance.
• Must own a suitable truck or other vehicle for construction activity, a valid driver’s license, and provide a certificate of auto insurance.
• Must own and use own tools.

Cornerstone Housing Partners is an equal opportunity employer.